As climate change threatens France, the world’s largest wine producer, winemakers are looking to innovate. Already, hot winters followed by unseasonably cold springs are upsetting the delicate balance of wine production in France. In other regions, winemakers wake up before dawn to light hundreds of candles to thaw frosts that kill early buds. Rise of English viticultureWhile all regions in France are affected by rising temperatures, Champagne is one of the hardest hit, according to a 2023 study by international viticulture expert group Giesco. England’s south-east has similar temperatures as Champagne did 30 years ago, with the same chalky soil.

Source: Huffington Post March 10, 2024 12:53 UTC